These dedicated individuals and groups help grow and protect our local urban forests, investing in a greener future for us all. We are proud to recognize their achievements.

Chair Award

Michael Hawkins

Arnold Soforenko Award

Lauren Bonar Swezey 

Judy Schwarz with SummerWinds

Out-on-a-Limb Award

Aaron Rudolf 

Christine Baker 

Esther, Liselle, and Noelle Yoo

Silicon Valley Volunteers

Young Forester Award 

Jada Riley

Julisa Lopez

It's not too late to RSVP for Canopy's Annual Party!

Join us to honor and celebrate Canopy’s Awardees, and welcome Palo Alto's incoming Mayor, Adrian Fine , with a special ceremonial tree planting.

24th Annual Palo Alto Mayor's Tree Planting & Awards Ceremony

Thursday, January 30, 2020

5:15pm to 7:30pm

Mitchell Park Community Center

3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto

The Mayor's tree planting ceremony begins at 5:15pm, followed by refreshments at 5:45pm. The Canopy Awards Ceremony will commence at 6:30pm.

Making a difference together

If you missed it, check out Canopy's 2019 Impact Report, and all that we accomplished together this past year. We’re proud of our community, and grateful to each of you—volunteers, donors, partners, and tree champions—for creating cities where people and nature thrive.

You did it! $10,000 match for new gifts

A special thank you to first-time donors and #GivingTuesday participants who helped Canopy meet a matching grant challenge for new gifts! With 52 gifts totaling $10,576, we reached our $10,000 match goal just in time for the end of the year. Thank you!

Thank you for all your contributions!

Your contributions—of every type and every size—mean so much to us. Thank you for your continued partnership, and here’s to a tree-tastic 2020!

Crescent Park Tree Walk

Saturday, February 8, 2020

10:00am to 12:00pm

Meet at Lincoln Ave in Palo Alto, between University Ave and Hamilton Ave

Spend the morning ambling through Palo Alto’s Crescent Park neighborhood with Canopy and arborist, Herb Fong . We'll touch on the great height of the tulip tree, the prehistoric maidenhair tree, saucer magnolia, queen palm, dawn redwood, and Chinese tallow tree.

Join the Palo Alto Art Center for Friday Night at the Art Center

Friday, January 24, 2020

7:00pm to 9:00pm

1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto

This free event celebrates the opening of our latest exhibition,  Rooted: Trees in Contemporary Art . Friday Night at the Art Center will feature opportunities to meet the artists, participate in tree-themed art activities, enjoy specialty cocktails and snacks, listen to live music, and much more.

City of Mountain View Arbor Day Festival 

Saturday, March 14, 11am to 1pm

Pioneer Park, 1146 Church St, Mountain View

Join the City of Mountain View and Canopy to celebrate California Arbor Week. The event kicks off with a ceremonial tree planting, followed by children’s arts and crafts, tree climbing demonstration, Talk-to-an-Arborist station, and a family tree walk led by Canopy and arborist Jakob Trconic. Learn more about the event at the City’s website.

Arbor Day Festival with Palo Alto Art Center

Sunday, March 15, 1pm to 5pm

Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto

Join Canopy and the Palo Alto Art Center for a community celebration focused on trees, with free activities for the whole family! This event will feature hands-on art activities, performances, adult workshops, tree-climbing, and an Exploration and Ask-the-Arborist station. Mark your calendar! We hope to see you there!

Community Forestry Coordinator or Manager

We're looking for a driven and organized person to join our team as a Community Forestry Coordinator or Manager. This team member will be responsible for leading Canopy’s tree planting and tree care programs in Palo Alto and Mountain View. Visit Canopy's website to learn more and apply today!

Dave Cortesi 

in memory of Marian Cortesi

Edward and Anne Spaulding

in honor of Anne Draeger

Pin-Hua Ko

in memory of Michael Duffy

Susan R. Mendelsohn and Robert J. Flanagan

in memory of David W. Hettig

Bob and Sook McIntyre 

in honor of Jerry Hearn

Roxy and Michelle Rapp 

in honor of Charles (Bill) Wallau

Many Thanks to Sand Hill Foundation and The Yellow Chair Foundation for their generous support of Canopy's programs!

Canopy's mission is to grow the urban forest in Midpeninsula communities for the benefit of all. Our vision is a day when every resident of the Midpeninsula can step outside to walk, play, and thrive under the shade of healthy trees.